2012 Y90: Are yoU ready?

February 9-12, 2012 FireSky Resort & Spa Scottsdale, AZ

Program Schedule

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Program Coordinators

Matthew S. Johnson, M.D., FSIR
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Ind.

Charles W. Nutting, D.O., FSIR
Radiology Imaging Associates
Greenwood Village, Colo.

Riad Salem, M.D., MBA, FSIR
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Ill.

Course Description

This three-and-a-half-day course, designed with lectures, panel discussions, case scenarios and hands-on workshops, will offer the most in-depth, comprehensive and challenging curriculum available for interventional radiologists interested in initiating or developing their practice in this exciting aspect of interventional oncology. This course incorporates the requisite training and testing for official SIR validation of the IR attendee as qualified to apply for Authorized User (AU) status for intra-arterial Y90 in the treatment of hepatic malignancies and concludes with an onsite learning assessment.  Upon successful completion of this course and assessment, learners will receive a course completion certificate outlining the educational course content. 

Target Audience

This course will provide focused educational opportunities for interventional radiologists. SIR encourages fellows-in-training to attend this course.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the attendee should be able to:

• Compare and contrast current device platforms
• Discuss the current algorithms and outcomes for treatment of primary and secondary hepatic malignancies inclusive of surgical, medical and transarterial therapies and explore the ideal sequencing of radioembolization in those algorithms
• Explore trends in patient selection and outcome prediction and discuss the relative importance of cancer, cirrhosis, age, performance status, imaging and physical examination
• Review information on the treatment algorithm, the rationale for the two-stage approach, device delivery strategies and microcatheters, coiling and embolization techniques and describe issues in postprocedural care and follow-up
• Describe best practice in Y90 radiation safety and dose management
• Describe advanced radiation physics and various methods of calculation of dosimetry and how they vary between available platforms
• Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of Y90 administration procedure, including familiarity with both available administration systems
• Describe responsibilities and significance of AU status in the comprehensive management of radioembolization and identify the importance of a robust radiation safety program
• Identify state and institutional requirements for becoming an AU and demonstrate comprehension of the elements and significance of a robust radiation safety program as it relates to intra-arterial Y90 therapy
• Demonstrate hands-on advanced microcatheterization and embolization skills pertinent to device delivery
• Discuss appropriate follow-up and patient prognosis after radioembolization

CME Information

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide medical education for physicians.

SIR designates this live activity for a maximum of 26.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration

Registration includes all didactic sessions, hands-on workshops and final course assessment.  Please note, due to the focused nature of this course space is extremely limited.  As such, registration will not be allowed for any previous attendees of the SIR Y90: Are yoU ready? course until AFTER the early rate deadline of January 12, 2012.

Hotel Information

Call the FireSky Resort at (480) 945-7666 to reserve a room at the discounted meeting rate of $219 single/$219 double.  Please reference the SIR Y90 meeting.  The cut-off date for reservations is January 12, 2012.

FireSky Resort & Spa
4925 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
(480) 945-7666

What to Bring

A syllabus will be provided to each attendee via USB drive, so you are encouraged to bring your laptop to the meeting. The syllabus will consist of the course agenda, presentation handouts or outlines, and additional resources that can be utilized after the course ends and you return to your practice. A USB port is required to take advantage of all of the syllabus features, which include note-taking capabilities and a robust search function.

If you plan to bring a tablet device instead of a laptop, please be aware that most tablet devices such as iPads do not include a USB port and will therefore require an internet connection to view the syllabus content. SIR cannot guarantee that an internet connection will be available or that a signal will be available to utilize mobile provider networks.

Multiple power outlets will be provided in the lecture room, so remember to bring your power cord!

Assessment Information

A final course assessment will be conducted on Sunday, February 12 from Noon-12:30 p.m. using audience response keypad technology.  Participants must successfully complete and pass the assessment to receive the course completion certificate. Please plan your travel schedule accordingly.

Cancellation Policy

Due to high demand and the limited number of attendees for this course, SIR must adhere to a strict registration cancellation policy. Cancellations received in writing by January 12, 2012, will be refunded less a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after January 12, 2012. Refunds or credits will not be given for failure to attend, late arrival, unattended events or early departure. Hotel reservations, cancellations and/or changes must be made directly with the hotel. All refunds must be submitted in writing to:

Society of Interventional Radiology
Attention: Education Department
3975 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite 400 N
Fairfax, VA 22033
Fax: (703) 691-1855
Education@SIRweb.org

SIR Policies

SIR Participation Policy
Society of Interventional Radiology staff, members, nonmembers and event participants must be treated with respect in all interactions (including but not limited to in-person, telephone or via written communications). All agree to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for health care professionals. Staff offices and the press room at meeting sites are reserved for official business only; food and beverage service in these areas are reserved for staff and volunteer members. If a staff member believes that these rules have been violated or acceptable social decorum has otherwise been breached, the staff member shall contact one of the designated individuals in the volunteer leadership to help with the situation. If the member in question believes that he/she has been wrongly accused of inappropriate behavior, he/she shall also contact the designated physician leadership to help with the situation.

SIR Photo Disclaimer
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the Society of Interventional Radiology's meetings and other activities constitute an agreement by the registrant/attendee to SIR's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant's or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audio tapes ("images/recordings") of such events and activities. Registrant/attendee acknowledges and agrees that SIR's use or distribution of such images/recordings may be worldwide and in any medium; that SIR may identify registrants or attendees in such images or recordings; and that registrants/attendees have no right to any compensation for such uses.